Thankful for Jezebel! Object of My Affection

22x15 watercolor on 140 lb cold press paper, Daniel Smith paints of my studio kitty Jezebel. Adopting her in 2000 off the street literally, as she ran with a pack of older cats, she was diagnosed with feline leukemia then. Keeping her there alone and not around others to possibly infect, instead of becoming sicker, she has blossomed into a beautiful little soul who is always cheerful. She greets customers, plays with her toy mice, and is a joy to be around, definitely NOT spoiled rotten. One day while defending her property as Siamese do, I watched her charge a large grown boxer dog who had tried to venture closer. Jezzie, I cherish you, and have painted you countless times, so here's once more as you sunbathe in the studio window.

Thankfulness!

I too will have to post something old and what to post is hard. Maybe something with pieces from my parents and I cherish the memories of them...the abundance of food we have here etc...it could go many ways but I will post instead Suzy my daughter. I have not painted my son since he was 3 so that should be next on my list I guess! I am grateful for family and friends. Without them it would be very difficult to do what I do. I am grateful for children because Drs said I might not be able to have any and instead have two beautiful kids! I am grateful for the stillness I live in up here in the woods. I am thankful period...because I have so much when so many are struggling. Here is Suzy at the Newport Aquarium playing with a sea otter. I am grateful for health too...but how do you paint that in just one day?? We just must be thankful for everyday and for all we have. I am thankful for all of you as you keep me going every day!!!

What I'm Thankful for.

I'm thankful for a lot of things and people in my life especially my children ,grandchildren and my great grand child. This is Rebecca my grand child I painted this a few years back (so it not really a challenge) it's watercolor on Arches 140lb cold pressed it's a half sheet.

November Artcolony Challenge: " I'm thankful for ... "

I'm thankful for ... so many things they are hard to count, i.e. my family, friends, all of you, plenty of food to eat, a roof over my head, time with my dad, but one thing I am really thankful for is the opportunity to have painted all the little animals, dogs and cats, cattle, horses, wildlife, etc.  I'm thankful that I've been able to make a small difference for some of the animal rescue organizations. I've made so many new friends through that process, and I love painting the rescues.

This oil painting Chef Dachsie was painted and sold about three years ago, and then I designed Thanksgiving cards out of it a couple of years ago. This year the cards have started to sell over at GreetingCardUniverse.com, and that is a good feeling. I was just about to close that shop but think I'll leave it up now.

Sending all of you an early wish for a Happy Thanksgiving Day!
Vernita

VIVIER - MARK SCHWARTZ

Vivier
15 x 22 inches,watercolor on paper
one of a kind
click on image to enlarge
I worked for Roger Vivier in Europe for 5 years,it was my first job in the design end of shoes,he taught me a lot about design,color and it reflects the way I approach my work everyday,it was Vivier who introduced me to Warhol and Andy pushed me to pursue my shoe paintings as you see them today.
This piece is a vivid memory of a Vivier design he was so famous for!
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PAINTINGS OF SHOES
MARK SCHWARTZ
ROGER VIVIER
ANDY WARHOL

ACEO

Couldn't resist sending this one. As you can see no signature. Ellie says that is the hard part on a miniature, but it is hard on ACEO's also. Have sent for some new brushes hope that helps. I am determined to manage these art cards, and try my hand at miniature painting. I have so many ideas for new work, and at last am feeling that old "zing" Smiles Emily

And another one ...

I hope I don't bore you with my cat paintings. Here is another ACEO in watercolor.

Grandma Bragging Rights

As you all know, my granddaughter was selected to act in the new sitcom "JKs House" starring Robin Givens. She is one of the dancers that attend the school with Robin's daughters. They had a "premier" in Louisiana to see the opening episode and my granddaughter, Autumn, got to "walk the red carpet". This is too cute. Don't know when she got that pink stripe in her hair though! I love it!! So, here is my lovely granddaughter... about a year older than when I painted "Winds of Autumn" here...

Out of the Blue

22x15 inches watercolor on Italia Acquerello cold press paper, started yesterday and finished today. This blue iris grows outside my north studio kitchen window and has never been painted so now it has, and is right out of the blue. Paints: Midnight Blue (AJ), UB (AJ), Manganese Blue (AJ), Prussian, Aureolin, Quin Gold and Quin Burnt Orange, Mint Julep (AJ), Undersea Green (DS), Quin Magenta.

And another cat ...

Hi, at first thank you all for your comments on my previous kitten paintings. Here is another one. Someone asked if we got new kittens. Yes, we got and this time we are trying to keep them inside. They are around 12 - 14 weeks old now and they are too crazy with playing and doing all that what they shouldn't do!!!
This is another painting in ACEO 2,5x3,5" size. This is Sammy - such a sweet dear.
I am really having fun with doing them and want to get better with each painting. It is watercolor and no masking fluide was used.

Hello

Just a quick hello to say I am so far behind here to make a lot of comments on all the great work.
I wanted to check in and say it all looks so beautiful and accomplished and I really love looking at all your beautiful paintings and postings.
cheers! Carol

Starbucks PSP officially open

The new Starbucks at the Palm Springs International Airport opened today with a ribbon cutting by the Chamber of Commerce, Palm Springs Mayor and City Council and the Airport Commission. My three watercolor giclees help "perk" up the walls. By the way....that black wall is made of coffee beans, and smells fantastic. (PS. I have to keep up with Debbie with the Press coverage!)

Glass Reflections Series

Hi Everybody, I have been missing in action. I finally completed a new watercolor to complete my Glass Reflections Series. I'm unsure at this point if I might decide to produce number four to round out the collection. They are abstract in nature which is something that I like. The glass reflections lends itself to experimenting with design and shapes. I have been busy with school and have created another blog showcasing my digital work. You might be interested in using my services in the future as I am learning animation, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and soon to be Dreamweaver and AfterEffects. All interesting but still love to watercolor the best. It is amazing to learn what the computer can do artistically these days especially when it come to animation.

I check in from time to time to see what everybody has been up to. A lot of interesting things I see. If you have any questions about the paintings, I'll be glad to answer them. Hope all of you are well.

Kitten in ACEO size

Hi Ladies, this small paintings are ACEO size (2,5 x 3,5 inch). I am really having fun doing these kittens and I will do more.